Phil Waugh has turn into the primary Wallaby to be appointed as Rugby Australia’s chief government officer.
Capped 79 instances for Australia between 2000 and 2009, 43-year previous Waugh will change the departing Andy Marinos.
“Being appointed as Rugby Australia’s CEO is an absolute honour and privilege,” Waugh mentioned.
“Above all, the role comes with enormous responsibility to ensure our great game thrives throughout communities across Australia.
“Our priority will be to develop the game from the grassroots to the elite level – both in Australia, and with our partners across the Pacific.
“We need to align our professional pathways, and work as one team from club to country, with the goal of being the best and most successful men’s and women’s rugby systems in the world.”
Waugh has been a non-executive director on the Rugby Australia board since July 2018, and labored at National Australia Bank and an government of dealer distribution.
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan mentioned the board was “impressed with Waugh’s vision” for the sport.
“The Rugby Australia board unanimously endorsed Phil’s selection as the new CEO of Rugby Australia,” McLennan mentioned.
“’Waughy’ has proven himself on and off the field as a true believer in the potential of where the global game of rugby can take you.”
Source: www.news.com.au
